SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
University Research Ethics Review CommitteeFORM #2
INFORMED CONSENT BY SUBJECTS TO PARTICIPATE
IN A RESEARCH PROJECT OR EXPERIMENT

The University and those conducting this project subscribe
to the ethical conduct of research and to the protection at all
times of the interests, comfort, and safety of subjects. This
form and the information it contains are given to you for your
own protection and full understanding of the procedures. Your
signature on this form will signify that you have received a
document (please see Form #5 below)
which describes the procedures and benefits of this research
project, that you have received an adequate opportunity to consider
the information in the document, and that you voluntarily agree
to participate in the project.

Any information that is obtained during this study will be
kept confidential to the full extent permitted by law. No information
will be divulged, unless required by a court or other legal body.
Knowledge of your identity is not required. You will not be required
to write your name or any other identifying information on the
research materials. Materials will be held in a secure location
and will be destroyed after the completion of the study.

Having been asked by NORA BOEKHOUT of the Faculty of Education
of Simon Fraser University to participate in a research project
experiment, I have read the procedures specified in the document.

I understand the procedures to be used in this study and the
personal risks in taking part.

I understand that I may withdraw my participation in this
study at any time, even if I sign this consent.

I also understand that I may register any concern I might
have about the study with the researcher named above or with
Dr. Robin Barrow, Dean of Education of Simon Fraser University
(Email: barrow@sfu.ca Faculty phone: 604-291-3148).

I may obtain copies of the results of this study, upon its
completion, by contacting:
Nora Boekhout Email: boekhout@intergate.ca Phone: 604-941-1126

I have been informed that the research material will be held
confidential by the Principal Investigator.

I understand that my supervisor or employer may require me
to obtain his or her permission prior to my participation in
a study such as this.

I agree to participate by: answering questions and offering
opinions regarding the issue of the integration of computer Technology
into the Grade 4/5 curriculum, either in writing, by email, or
by answering in person, as to be determined by myself and the
researcher, Nora Boekhout,
during the time period February 2000 to June 2000,
at my school of employment or an alternate place as determined
by myself and the researcher, Nora Boekhout.

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By sending in this email form I am verifying that I have read
SFU Ethics Forms #2 and #5 as presented on the Technology in
Curriculum website, on the date below.Please check here.

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
University Research Ethics Review Committee
FORM #5: INFORMATION SHEET FOR SUBJECTS

This form describes the proposed tests involving physical,
psychological, or invasive testing, a description of the procedures
to be followed, and a statement of the risks to the subjects
and benefits of the research.

Title of Project:
The Integration of Computer Technology into the Curriculum at
the Grade 4 and 5 Levels

Over the last two decades, teachers in the B.C. school system
have been understandably perplexed about the role that computers
should play in a student's daily education. Current literature
recommends a move from an isolated study of computer science
to an integration of computer technology into the standard curriculum.
If this "invisible" integration is to be facilitated,
we need to first determine exactly where and how computer technology
is currently being used. Furthermore, this documentation needs
to come from within our own British Columbia educational system.

This research study addresses the question "How are teachers
using computer technology to implement the major curriculum areas
at the Grades 4 & 5 Levels?" Several issues are involved:
(a) which curriculum areas are being most consistently addressed
via computer technology? (b) which computer technologies are
being most consistently used across different curriculum areas?
(c) are there particular groups of teachers who are using computer
technology more than others? (d) which kinds of conditions (facilities,
time, training/support, networking) are correlated with evidence
of successful integration of computer technology?

Participating in this study requires the answering a series
of questions relevant to your particular use of computer technology
in implementing the Grade 4 and/or 5 curriculum. Most of the
questions require only a short yes/no or single word answer.
Some questions give you the chance to provide a more detailed
explanation of your experience and/or opinions. Five curriculum
areas have been chosen: Language Arts, Math, Personal Planning,
Science, Social Studies. The area of Information Technology will
also be addressed. Relevant demographic information, such as
scheduling of computer lab time, will also be collected.

The information you provide will be held in strict confidence.
Coded numbers, available only to the researcher, will be used
instead of any references to you or your school. After all questionnaires
and interviews are completed, even these coded references will
be destroyed. The data itself will be used as part of a masters
thesis publication. In the final publication no personal references,
and not even the school district name, will be divulged.

The researcher will be readily available, in person, by phone,
or by email, if you have any further questions regarding the
format or purpose of this study.